GL3240 VS. B3030 Showdown!

[piranha2]

need some help from some of the wizened kubota masters in here. this will be my first tractor.

just bought a ten acre horse farm of which 7.5 acres are pastures and paddocks. 6 of the paddocks are pretty small (about 1/3 acre each, rectangular shaped, roughly 90' X 160'). all the ground on the property is flat. not much mowing will be needed with the horses chowing down on the grass. but, initially i have to completely redo the pastures (power rake, seeding, etc.) and will have to spread humus and occasionally work the other pastures throughout the year to keep the grass nice and green.

questions...i'm in tampa, fl. the temps are scorching in the summer. i'm thinking an ac'd cab makes sense. what about you cabless guys who tractor in hot weather. do you regret not getting a cab? is the 3240 nimble enough to get around in the small paddocks? i read a thread where the 3030 supposedly vibrated a lot. is this the case with the 3240, also? are the luxuries on the GL a big advantage. if i want to make another riding arena, does the 3030 have the muscle to remove a 80' X 240' section of grass and
dirt.

i'm going down to the kubota dealer on monday to test drive, but figured you fellas might have an opinion or two on the matter. thanks.

 

[dedgett]

I think that either of these machines could accomplish what you're asking however, I think the GL might have the edge as it sounds like you may have a bit of dirt work ahead of you. I own a B3030 and it's an awesome machine but it's definitely lighter than the GL which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the intended use.

 

[machmeter62]

need some help from some of the wizened kubota masters in here. this will be my first tractor.

just bought a ten acre horse farm of which 7.5 acres are pastures and paddocks. 6 of the paddocks are pretty small (about 1/3 acre each, rectangular shaped, roughly 90' X 160'). all the ground on the property is flat. not much mowing will be needed with the horses chowing down on the grass. but, initially i have to completely redo the pastures (power rake, seeding, etc.) and will have to spread humus and occasionally work the other pastures throughout the year to keep the grass nice and green.

questions...i'm in tampa, fl. the temps are scorching in the summer. i'm thinking an ac'd cab makes sense. what about you cabless guys who tractor in hot weather. do you regret not getting a cab? is the 3240 nimble enough to get around in the small paddocks? i read a thread where the 3030 supposedly vibrated a lot. is this the case with the 3240, also? are the luxuries on the GL a big advantage. if i want to make another riding arena, does the 3030 have the muscle to remove a 80' X 240' section of grass and
dirt.

i'm going down to the kubota dealer on monday to test drive, but figured you fellas might have an opinion or two on the matter. thanks.

I own several Kubotas from 17.5 hp to 35 hp, and they are very smooth engines, with very little vibration; none of them are a/c cabs however. The vibration maybe tire related?

If you need both muscle and traction, I would opt for the L3240 Cab with all the luxuries that are included in that package std? Other options would be of your choice?

Either tractor will get the job done; the smaller tractor may require more time.

 

[BCNU]

The B3030 is a very capable machine but with all the ground engaging work it sounds like you will be doing I would go with the GL3240. Go and drive both machines and see how they do for you in 90 x 160 ft area you described. Good luck with your decision !